Lauper's Glastonbury set beset by sound problems

The US star struggled to be heard, and to hear herself, during a much-anticipated Pyramid stage set.

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Critics say Mean Girls musical is pretty fetch

Tina Fey has finally made fetch happen with her West End musical adaptation of Mean Girls.

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Can Biden be replaced, and who could take his place?

A poor debate performance has fuelled Democrat unease about Mr Biden's candidacy.

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Our interactive guide to the latest voting trends

How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends.

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Hunted down by BBC - smuggler behind Channel crossing that left seven-year-old dead

After the BBC saw a girl die in a small boat off France, we found the man who arranged the deadly trip.

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Honduras ex-president gets 45 years for drug crimes

Juan Orlando Hernández was convicted of conspiring to import cocaine into the US and machine gun possession.

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Police run into burning house to rescue disabled man

A New Jersey police officer entered a burning home rescuing two people.

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AI can beat university students, study suggests

University exams taken using artificial intelligence beat those by real students, in a limited study.

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Bridge collapses amid severe flooding in US midwest

A railroad bridge between South Dakota and Iowa collapses after heavy rains.

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Five killed and parliament ablaze in Kenya tax protests

President William Ruto vows to restore order after protests against tax hikes turn violent.

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New Attenborough portrait by Jonathan Yeo unveiled

The painting marks the veteran natural history broadcaster's 40 years of fellowship to the Royal Society.

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Four arrested at PM's constituency home

Four men are arrested on suspicion of trespassing at Rishi Sunak's Richmond home.

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Who is Trump's new mega-donor, Timothy Mellon?

The scion of one of America's wealthiest families is so far the Trump 2024 campaign's largest donor.

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AI: World's biggest music labels sue over copyright

Record labels say the unauthorised use of music to train AI is a threat to the music industry.

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Firefighters battle deadly fire in Moscow office building

At least eight people have died in the large office building fire in Fryazino, near Moscow.

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Russia pins Dagestan attack on Ukraine, ignoring religious tensions

Despite years of Islamist attacks in Dagestan, Moscow wants to blame external actors for Sunday's attack.

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Two arrested on murder charge after holiday park death

A man, aged in his 70s, is found dead in Heron Lake, Crossways, just after midnight on Sunday.

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Anthony Joshua doesn't want son to take up boxing

The British champion tells BBC's Desert Island Discs he is not too keen on his son, JJ, entering the ring.

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Israeli army strapped wounded Palestinian to jeep in West Bank

The Israeli military says the man was a suspect in a raid in the West Bank, but its forces violated protocol.

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Watch: Wild Thang is officially the world's ugliest dog

The annual competition for the World's Ugliest Dog crowns an eight-year-old Pekingese as its winner.

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Farage defends Ukraine comments after Starmer and Sunak criticism

Nigel Farage is accused of being on the side of the Russian president by his Tory, Labour, Lib Dem and SNP rivals.

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Families want party pledges on 'terror attack' laws

Survivors and relatives of those killed urge commitments on venue security and caring for victims.

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Charges dropped against Gaza protesters at Columbia

New York prosecutors cite "prosecutorial discretion and lack of evidence" against 31 of 46 protesters arrested in April.

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LGBT Awards: Posthumous honour for Strictly dancer

Robin Windsor will be honoured with a special award by his former dance partner Lisa Riley.

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We know there's another level we have to find - Southgate

England manager Gareth Southgate admits his disappointment in his side's two games at Euro 2024 - despite one win and one draw.

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Curtice: Can we trust polls predicting a Tory ‘wipeout'?

Are the Conservatives really on course for an election 'wipeout'? Or should we be sceptical about the polls?

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Highlights: England play out frustrating 1-1 draw with Denmark

Watch highlights as England play out a frustrating 1-1 draw with Denmark in their second Group C game of Euro 2024 in Frankfurt.

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Man arrested in rape of 13-year-old after residents spot him

Community members helped identify a man who is accused of raping a 13 year old in Queens, New York.

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Labour would need an effective opposition, says Hunt

The chancellor is the latest senior Tory to acknowledge his party could be on course for defeat.

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Abandoned newborn found on trail by Texas family

The baby was “freshly born” with remnants of the umbilical cord still present, authorities said.

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Princess Zelda finally stars in her own game

The Nintendo heroine takes the starring role in one of its most popular series for the first time.

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Watch: 'There goes the trampoline, goodbye'

Thunderstorms thrashed parts of the US state of Michigan, ahead of an anticipated heatwave this week.

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Car flew into the air before fatal 90mph crash

Corey Sewell caused the death of his friend in the Birmingham crash in a 30mph speed limit zone.

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Alarm in Hamburg as man with axe shot by police

The man, who police say made threats with a pickaxe and an "incendiary device", was seriously injured.

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Murray says retiring at Wimbledon or Olympics 'would be fitting'

Andy Murray says he would prefer to retire at Wimbledon or the Paris Olympics as his tennis career draws towards an end.

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Three arrested as boy, 16, killed by falling tree

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, say Nottinghamshire Police.

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England fans involved in incident before Serbia game

England fans were involved in "an altercation" with Serbia supporters before their teams' opening Euro 2024 match in Gelsenkirchen.

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Irish government must push harder for United Ireland - Varadkar

The former Taoiseach said preparations must be stepped up for a possible end to the border

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Who can I vote for in the general election?

Find out which constituency you are in, who you can vote for and where you can vote using our postcode search.

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Protesters run onto field at Congressional Baseball Game

At least eight climate demonstrators were arrested and pro-Palestinian protesters were removed from the stands.

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Protests across Brazil over divisive abortion law

Thousands gather in several cities to protest a law change that could equate abortion to homicide.

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Corbyn accuses Starmer of rewriting history

The current Labour leader claims he knew it would lose the 2019 general election under his predecessor.

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US Supreme Court rejects challenge to restrict abortion drug access

Mifepristone is used in medication abortion, the most common method of ending pregnancies in the US.

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Wintour and Valance host rival Biden-Trump London events

Holly Valance is set to host a pro-Trump event, with Anna Wintour reported to be hosting a pro-Biden one.

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Russian missile strike kills 9 in Zelensky's hometown - officials

Another 29 people are injured in the missile attack on the southern city of Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine says.

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Wrong flight couple sent 1,500 miles to Lithuania

A couple hoping for a holiday in the sun ended up in Lithuania after a flight mix-up.

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Easy Life band renamed after EasyGroup legal row

The band changed their name after a threat of legal action by the brand owners of airline EasyJet.

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Conservative manifesto 2024: 12 key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Conservative manifesto.

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Thousands of Swifties made 'unbelievable impact' on Edinburgh

Businesses amid the frenzy of excitement for Taylor Swift's Edinburgh shows record bumper sales.

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Price hikes and boycotts: Is trouble brewing at Starbucks?

The coffee giant is suffering as customers "lose it" over price hikes and other controversies.

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Alex Jones asks to liquidate assets in $1.5bn debt

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has asked a Texas court to allow him to liquidate his assets as part of bankruptcy proceedings.

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Wife of Michael Mosley pays tribute to 'wonderful, funny, kind' husband

Tributes have been pouring in for the TV and radio presenter who has died on the Greek island of Symi.

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Labour pledge planning law move to boost prison places

The party says it would by-pass local objections in order to increase prison capacity by 20,000.

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England's T20 World Cup defence in danger after Australia loss

England now will likely have to win their final two games in the tournament after a 36-run defeat by Australia in Barbados.

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Watch as rescued Israeli hostages are reunited with families

The hostages were rescued by the IDF during a daylight operation deep inside Gaza.

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Giorgia Meloni gets personal as Italy votes in EU poll

The Italian prime minister has been enjoying steady poll ratings since 2022, while her allies lose support.

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100ml liquid rule reintroduced at some regional airports

Restrictions on liquids are already in place at London Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester.

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Amanda Knox 'tired' after reconviction but vows to fight

Amanda Knox says she is "determined to keep fighting" after a Florence court re-convicted her for slander.

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Watch: Space X Starship makes successful splashdown

The rocket made it much further in its planned mission profile than on previous tests, splashing down in the Indian Ocean.

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Hunter Biden's ex-girlfriend 'panicked' after finding gun

Hallie Biden told the court she got rid of the weapon as she feared for the safety of the president's son.

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Grealish and Maguire out of England Euro 2024 squad

Crystal Palace pair Adam Wharton and Eberechi Eze are named in England's Euro 2024 squad, with Jack Grealish, Harry Maguire and James Maddison left out.

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French police arrest Russian-Ukrainian man on bomb-making charges

A man is under investigation after being badly burned in an explosion in his hotel room near Paris.

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'I've lost many friends' - Hunter Biden jury pool lay bare drug epidemic

More than two dozen potential jurors shared personal stories of addiction, revealing the scale of the issue.

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Wales' first minister Gething won't quit after losing vote of no confidence

Vaughan Gething says he will stay in post after losing the vote when Labour members were sick.

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Dad's death on day of baby's birth 'preventable'

Thomas Gibson, 40, could have been saved if his heart defect was not missed, a coroner finds.

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Labour candidate told police not to respond in row

Barking council leader Darren Rodwell told a podcast he planned to confront a resident at their home.

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Abbott says she intends to run and win for Labour

The veteran politician says she intends to run for Labour at the election after a bitter selection row.

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Fan steps in for injured caddie at Canadian Open

Paul Emerson steps up to help CT Pan - after the Taiwanese player's regular caddie injured himself.

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Sidemen take on Love Island with £1m reality show

The YouTube superstars launch their own reality show, locking 10 influencers in a house for a week.

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Can South Africa's ANC reinvent itself after dismal election result?

The ANC has dominated South Africa for the past 30 years but now it has to look to the future.

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Will using Western weapons on Russia help Ukraine change the war?

The latest Russian advance in the Kharkiv region has convinced Kyiv’s allies to change their policy.

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Tyson's fight v Paul postponed on medical advice

The fight between YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and former world champion Mike Tyson on 20 July has been postponed.

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Trump's White House bid goes on, lawyer tells BBC

Donald Trump's lawyer Alina Habba tells the BBC he would run for president even if he was in jail.

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What world made of Trump guilty verdict

A White House run derailed or a crooked jury? From Buenos Aires to Beijing, this is how the verdict was reported.

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French police arrest man planning attack on Olympics

The 18-year-old Chechen wanted to attack a football stadium in Saint-Étienne, officials say.

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